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KYOTO: Authorities in Kyoto announced on Tuesday ... In 2019, the Gion district council put up signs saying "no photography on private roads" warning of fines of up to 10,000 yen.

Authorities in Kyoto announced on Tuesday plans for a big hike in hotel lodging taxes, as Japan's picture-perfect ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from locals about too many tourists.

To curb visitor numbers, Kyoto plans to raise hotel taxes to realise 'sustainable tourism'. Photo: AFP In 2019, the Gion district council put up signs saying "no photography on private roads" warning ...

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The new levies will take effect in 2026, subject to approval from the city assembly. Read more at straitstimes.com.